Picayune in Pearl River County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 6, 2017

1. Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies Marker

Inscription.
Pearl River County was formed after the Civil War from portions of Hancock and Marion Counties. The following Confederate military units were formed in those two parent counties of Pearl River County.

Hancock County: Capt. Robards' Company (Co. G, 3rd Battn. Inf. Minute Men); Gainesville Volunteers (Co. G, 3rd MS Infantry); Hancock Rebels (Co. C, 38th MS Inf. [Mtd.]); Poitevent's Company (Co. B, 17th Battn. MS Cav.); Shieldsboro Rifles (Co. F, 3rd MS Inf.).

Marion County: Columbia Guards (Co. I, 38th MS Inf. [Mtd.]); Jeff Davis Sharpshooters (Co. D, 7th MS Inf.); Marion Grays (Co. G, 2nd MS Inf. Minute Men); Marion's Men (Co. F, 7th MS Inf.).

The Hancock Rebels were formed at Hobolochitto, now known as Picayune, and are the city's only known Confederate unit. They served at the Battle of Iuka and Corinth, as well as at the 47 day Siege of Vicksburg. Though originally an infantry unit, they were mounted in 1864 and served under famed Confederate General Nathan B. Forrest at the Battle of Harrisburg, MS. Twenty-one "Rebels" died during the war.

Erected by Gainesville Vols - Ed Pinero, Mayor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location.

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30° 31.473′ N, 89° 40.82′ W. Marker is in Picayune, Mississippi, in Pearl River County. It is on U.S. 11 near Tate Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of the Picayune Amtrak Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 US-11, Picayune MS 39466, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mississippi’s Pine Belt.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Southern Railroad Logo (within shouting distance of this marker); Tank Car CROX 2027 (within shouting distance of this marker); Picayune (approx. 0.2 miles away); Picayune Colored High School (approx. half a mile away); Pinecote Pavilion (approx. 1.8 miles away); The "Hancock Rebels" (approx. 4.2 miles away); Santa Rosa (approx. 8.3 miles away); NASA John C. Stennis Space Center (approx. 12.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Picayune.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 6, 2017

2. Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2017.